Arrascaeta's honest verdict after 3 months out and a frustrating World Cup | OneFootball

Arrascaeta played 22 minutes for Flamengo in the 4-0 win over Chapecoense

After 54 days, Arrascaeta came back onto the field for Flamengo in Wednesday’s (22) win over Chapecoense. The No. 10 then showed relief after injuries and frustration at the World Cup with the Uruguay national team.

— I enjoyed this win and had a great day today (Wednesday). And then, I’m happy to be back after so long, after two injuries, right?! I was really upset because I couldn’t help my teammates at the World Cup — Arrascaeta lamented to Flamengo TV, before explaining:

— It’s a spectacle we prepare for our whole lives to be part of. But football has these things. I have to stay strong and keep a tough mindset. I still have a lot ahead of me, so I’m happy to be back here — he said.

How did Arrascaeta take part in the win over Chapecoense?

Rubro-Negro were already 3-0 up at Arena Condá in the 19th round of the Brasileirão. So coach Leonardo Jardim called on Arrascaeta to get some minutes and give Bruno Henrique a rest.

As a result, the No. 10 also took over the captain’s armband after ‘BH 27’ went off and stayed on the field for 22 minutes. The midfielder therefore touched the ball only 26 times and had no direct involvement in Flamengo’s fourth goal.

Did Arrascaeta receive support from the fans on his return?

— Happy to be back home with all the friends we have here at the club. We’re a family that always has to keep moving forward, and today (Wednesday) was a very important win. After a break, another win like this always helps — the player highlighted.

Why was Arrascaeta sidelined for so long?

On March 29, Arrascaeta broke his collarbone during the match against Estudiantes (ARG) in the Libertadores group stage. So the Rubro-Negro medical department had the idol undergo shoulder surgery so he would be fit to take part in the World Cup.

As a result, the Uruguay national team asked for the player and the Most Beloved club released him to continue treatment with La Celeste. However, the playmaker suffered a grade-two injury to his right calf while training.

What did Flamengo do about it?

In light of the new injury, Flamengo accused the Uruguayan staff of rushing the player’s recovery. So, Arrascaeta did not even take the field during the World Cup, which ended with La Celeste being eliminated in the group stage.

Will Arrascaeta be available for Flamengo’s next match?

With Arrascaeta available, Flamengo face São Paulo from 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (26). The ball will roll at the Maracanã in the 20th round of the Brasileirão, where the idol could get more minutes.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.